Procurement Coordinator

Our client, a well-established regional distribution company specializing in Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Hotel Supplies, is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to join their team.

• • Identify suitable suppliers and manage purchase contracts, ensuring optimal pricing, quality standards, sourcing terms, and supply reliability
  • Review and monitor the quality of purchased products to ensure compliance with specifications
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of purchased products, delivery schedules, invoices, and supplier documentation
  • Prepare procurement reports, including purchase summaries and cost analysis
  • Closely monitor fast-moving items and manage bulk buying strategies, placing orders as required
  • Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage, handling, and inventory control
  • Manage end-to-end logistics from port of entry to store/warehouse, ensuring efficiency and compliance with all parameters
  • Conduct feasibility studies for new product ranges, including supplier evaluation, shipping costs, and supply chain planning
  • Coordinate with clients to complete required documentation and legalizations related to procurement and logistics
  • Assist in cost control initiatives, budgeting, and procurement performance reporting

• • Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)
  • Understanding of supply chain procedures
  • Persuasive and effective communicator
  • Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses
  • Negotiation skills
  • Experience in SAP
  • BSc in Logistics, Business Administration or relevant field